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Early Childhood Undergraduate Program.

The Early Childhood and Family Studies (ECFS) program is based on well researched theories of child development and reflects the position document on Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC, 2009). Upon graduation, students are qualified for two New Jersey certifications (Preschool through grade 3, P-3) and Kindergarten through grade five, K-5). Career opportunities include teaching and guiding children in infant and child care centers, pre-kindergarten programs, and primary through fifth-grade classrooms.

Students majoring in early childhood education must also choose a liberal arts or science major, as a second major. This is a NJ state requirement for all education majors. More on how to choose a second major.

Students must pass the Praxis II Elementary Content Knowledge Exam to qualify for K-5 certification and the Praxis II Early Childhood Exam to qualify for the P-3 certification. Prior to student teaching (EC 4400) students must pass both of these Praxis II exams.Learn more about the Praxis I and II exams